Jo Yuri has joined cast of Squid Game 2

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Jo Yuri has joined cast of Squid Game 2. 

The Devil Judge actress Park Gyu Young is confirmed to star in Netflix’ Squid Game 2, but former IZ*ONE member Jo Yuri is yet to confirm. On June 23, 2023, it was reported by a Korean media outlet that Park Gyu Young joined Squid Game 2 as the only female cast member so far. Netflix’s mega-hit K-drama Squid Game is preparing for its sequel and we see some huge changes in the casting of the show. Netflix had recently announced the male cast members of the show and fans wondered if there would be any female casting this time or not. However, on June 23, Park Gyu Young confirmed that she will be joining the cast of Squid Game’s sequel. Park Gyu Young will be soon appearing in another Netflix original drama Celebrity airing on June 30. Another female cast in discussion is a rookie actress and singer Jo Yuri. According to WAKEONE, the current agency of former IZ*ONE members has said there is nothing they can confirm about Jo Yuri joining the cast of Squid Game 2. Within a week, WakeOne has changed its response, raising speculations that Jo Yuri is actually joining the cast lineup for Season 2 of “Squid Game”.

On the other hand, “Squid Game” is a series that depicts the story of participants who risk their lives in extreme games to become the final winner of a mysterious survival game with a prize of 45.6 billion won. Season 1 of the series, which was released in 2021, garnered worldwide acclaim.

High expectations are placed on Jo Yuri’s intense transformation as she collaborates with previously announced cast members of Season 2, including Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Wi Ha Joon, Gong Yoo, Im Si Wan, Kang Ha Neul, Park Sung Hoon, and Yang Dong Geun.

On the other hand, Jo Yuri made her acting debut through the web drama “Mimicus” last year and gained recognition for her acting skills with a special appearance in the TVing original series “Work Later, Drink Now 2”.